7-year-old child died, three others injured in a single-vehicle crash on County Road 1290/County Street 2780 in Grady County, Oklahoma

Modified Date: 
Thu, 08/01/2024 - 8:10am
Accident Date: 
Monday, December 18, 2023

7-year-old girl killed, three others injured in single-vehicle crash in Grady County, OHP says

Authorities say a 7-year-old girl died, and three other people were injured in a single-vehicle crash Monday evening in Grady County. An Oklahoma Highway Patrol collision report says a 2023 GMC Terrain crashed around 6:20 p.m. on County Road 1290/County Street 2780 near Pocasset.

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Verden Public Schools Superintendent Mickey Edwards released statements offering support to those affected and saying the elementary Christmas program would be postponed in light of the tragic event.

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According to the Oklahoma Highway Patrol, 53-year-old Jera Smith was driving a 2023 GMC Terrain with three of her grandchildren between the ages of five and 10 years old in Grady County. The four were leaving a family event and reportedly heading home for the evening.

Type: Car Accident
City: 
Verden, OK